AKA: PIO, Moonflower Dog, Perro Flora, Perro sin pelo del Peru, Peruvian Hairless Dog, Al’co Calato, Peruvian Inca Orchid

Description: The Peruvian Inca Orchid breed is well known of their hairless appearance. Their hair is only on top of their head or on it tail tip. When it come to color, they only have one color on their entire body and have some spots that you can really notice becauese it appears to be in different shade. Also, their body color goes also with their eyes. Like when they have dark body color, same also goes with their eyes which could be dark brown but when their body has light color, they will also have light colored eyes. This breed could also be very attractive and head turner because of their unique looks, with ears that is somewhat oval in shape and set erect. Neck is long and thin as well as their legs and feet.

Temperament: This breed is also a friendly and affectionate kind of dog. They always long for their owner’s attention and loves to play. But could not be get along well with small animals since they are breed as hunters. They are a very protective dog so they could be a good guard dog too. To protect their home from strangers. Owner of this breed must be a well experienced when it comes to training and dealing with dogs because they expect that their owner could always understand them.

Health: They could suffer from skin diseases or dental diseases. Special care of their skin must be done since they are hairless. Life span is about 11-12 years.

Grooming: They should be applied with oil or cream to prevent their skin of becoming dry. Sunscreen is very important for them when they go for a walk. Frequent bathing with a mild soap only.

Activity: They require only daily walks and not much exercise since they are very much sensitive of extreme temperature like cold or hot. A jacket would be good for them for protection.

Color: Come in different shades including solid or multi-colored variations
Height: 20-26 inches (50-65 cm.)
Weight: 26-50 pounds (12-23 kg.)
Country of Origin: Peru

Dynamics: They are also great for family pet but their family should also be aware of their health and should always protect them from extreme temperatures or weather conditions. They are also born a hunter.

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AKA: Springador, Springerdor

Description: The Labradinger is a cross between a Labrador and a Springer Spaniel. It is called a Labradinger when the father is the Labrador. But if the mother is the Labrador and the father the Springer Spaniel, then it is rightfully called a Springerdor or a Springador.

The Labradinger is a medium-sized dog with a sleek coat. It has long ears that are hanging, which is s distinct feature in the breed. It has dark brown or amber almond-shaped eyes and a snout that is equipped with an excellent nose.

Dynamics: The female Labradinger has a more assertive temperament than that of the male Labradinger. The female tends to be territorial and prefers to live in a pack (or her family). The male, however, can choose whether or not to be with its mate’s pack or to go on solo. The Labradinger has a great sense of smell, inherited from the Spaniel side. It also has a fondness for hunting because of the retriever’s blood.

The Labradinger makes a good household pet, especially the show stock Labradinger. The working stock Labradinger has a lot of energy that has to be quenched either by work or lots of exercises. Training and handling the working stock Labradinger has to be firm and consistent, with lots of patience in order to keep up with the dog. If ignored, the Labradinger might get restless and become destructive.

Weight: 55-90 lbs.

Height: 18-22 inches

Color: The color of the Labradinger’s coat can be black, chocolate, yellow, or liver. Some labradingers have bicolor coats.

Country of Origin: the labradinger was bred in the United States.

Grooming: The labradinger needs to be brushed regularly. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Activities: The labradinger has to be regularly walked and exercised. The life expectancy for this breed is around 10-14 years.

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AKA: Danish Hound, Danish Gallant, Deutsche Dogge, Boarhound, Grand Danois or German Mastiff

Description: Great Dane breed is considered as a domestic dog breed. They are a giant breed among dog breeds. Very tall and muscular dog. They are an elegant looking breed, well built, very proportioned and balanced body. Head is rectangular in shape and is long. Its skull and muzzle must be balanced. They are very masculine. Deep set eyes, regular in size that has a cheerful and smart expression. Their ears are set high always alert and active, also regular in size. Their nose is black. Jaw is square with strong and well developed teeth in scissors bite. Their neck is stiff, also set high. And their coat is short, soft, thick and smooth in texture.

Temperament: Great danes are a giant dog but very friendly, loving and gentle. Also, they are known to be very affectionate and loves to play with children around them. They do not bark a lot depending on some situations. They needed a thorough obedience training in their younger stage. They should be well disciplined so they would know how to obey their owner properly. Owners should always impose on their dogs leadership so they would not dominate over you. They are also very protective of their homes and they could be a good guard dog. Moreover, they also need to be socialized with other pets and to the people around them so they may be able to easily adjust with the people around them.

Activity: They are required to have a daily exercise and a daily long walk for them to gain back their energy and be healthy.

Health: Owners should always ensure buying this kind of breed from a dedicated breeder since there are some who has poor health since they are not a kind of breed that could live longer. Life span is only about 10 years. Health issues for Great Danes are: hip dysplasia, bloat, tumors, heart disease, and tail injuries.

Grooming: This breed is not a heavy shedder. They only have short hair that is soft so it wouldn’t be much difficult to groom them. Brush them with firm bristle brush and batjhe them only when needed.

Breed Group: Mastiff, Working Dog
Color: fawn, brindle, black, blue, mantle harlequin and merle.
Height: Dogs 30-34 inches (76-86 cm.) Bitches 28-32 inches (71-81 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg.) Bitches 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: They are called as the “Apollo of all Dogs” crossed in Irish Greyhounds that is tall and slim today they are popularly known as the Great Dane. They possess special skills like carting, tracking and being a good watchdog. As Strangers would definitely be scared of them may it not be with their looks but specifically with their size and height.

AKA: Riesenschnauzer
Description: The Giant Schnauzer is a big, very strong breed. Their undercoat is soft and dense. Their weight and height is proportioned. Their neck is curved but is strong and they have long head about half of its back. Its nose is black in color and big with a dark brown eyes oval in shape. Have strong jaws in scissors bite, tail is docked and front legs are similar and flat straight.

Temperament: This breed is a genius one and very flexible. They are working dog therefore they are already used to working hard for their family. That is why they are responsible enough, a very faithful andaffectionate. They are attached to their owner. When it comes to training, their owner should be very keen in dealing with them since they intelligent enough to learn things quick. They should also undergo socialization training in an early age so they could get along well with other pets and especially with children and people in their surroundings. Generally they are considered great pets. They possess the best obedience attitude but in hunting, they could not be a good companion since they could be bulheaded

Activity: They are very much required to have a good amount of daily exercise and a daily brisk walk too.

Health: Health problems includes: Autoimmune diseases,Epilepsy, Hip dysplasia, Incontinence, Toe Cancer. Their Life span is 12-15 years

Grooming: daily combing is required of them since they have compact undercoat . Also, ears should be cleansed to avoid infection and hair around the area of their eyes and ears should be trimmed down too.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: black or salt and pepper
Height: Dogs 26-28 inches (66-71 cm.) Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg.) Bitches 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: They are considered hunters and they are first use as cattle driving dog then later became a guard dog of the military. Hence, they too could be the best ever pet dog because they too are a friendly and affectionate dog.

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AKA: N/A
Description: Giant Maso mastiff is a large type of breed with a square shaped head and rectangular muzzle. They have brown eyes that is small, on their neck they have folded skin up to their chest. They are a strong, muscular dog that has strong legs with rounded feet. Their short coat is silky, soft and shiny.

Temperament: A giant dog that is very loving and has an affectionate and friendly expression. They consider their family always their first priority and they long for attention. They could also socialize well with children and with other pets as well. They are an obedient dog especially during trainings. An intelligent dog. They could also be a good guard dog but not as alert as compared to other dogs. They could just bark to alarm.

Activity: A regular exercise is required for them and a daily regular walk too to help them gain back their energy and be healthy.

Health: No known health issue for this breed. Their life expectancy is about 10-12 years.

Grooming: They have a short shiny hair so its just easy to groom. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Mastiff
Color: Black, gray, fawn, apricot, and many brindle variations.
Height: Dogs from 30 inches (76cm) Bitches from 27 inches (69cm)
Weight: Males 175-200 pounds (80-90 kg.) Females 130-150 pounds (60-60.9 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: This dog was created because of the attempt to make a mastiff that is a healthy and could live longer. They were born through the mix of an Old English Mastiff and Corso Italiano.

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